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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.02, 14,205.70 and 2,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.02, 14,205.70 and 2,895.70 is: 4,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.02 : 14,205.70 = 2,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.02/14,205.70 = 2,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.02x = 14,205.70 × 2,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.02x = 41,135,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,135,445.49/9,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.75

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